Carrie Mumford - Writer & Editor

Top 10 Author Website Must-Haves

Carrie Mumford — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 17:12:52 +0000

Welcoming a visitor to your website is a lot like meeting someone new for the first time. You start with some cursory introdcutions, shift awkwardly from foot to foot, delve into some surface level stuff, like what you do and where you come from, and if you hit it off, you might start talking about

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Here’s the Thing About Epilepsy

Carrie Mumford — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:28:15 +0000

This is a hard post to publish. I rarely speak about personal matters on this blog, and I don’t plan on changing that, but fact that I am afraid to publish this post tells me I need to. There’s a fear in telling someone you have epilepsy, an assumption you will be judged. And there

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The Best Writing Advice I’ve Received So Far

Carrie Mumford — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:37:54 +0000

Over the past few years of reading about writing, taking courses, and a mentorship, and actually writing, I’ve been given a ton of advice…about writing. Here are the most useful tips I’ve received so far. I really wish I could attribute more than one of these, but I’ve heard them from so many sources it

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When Are You a Writer?

Carrie Mumford — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:01:40 +0000

This morning I found myself thinking about titles in the book industry. When are you a writer? When are you an author? Are you a writer when you decide you are? Are you an author once you self-publish or once someone decides to publish your work for you? I admit I have less trouble with

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How Much Does Editing Cost?

Carrie Mumford — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:42:26 +0000

Ever wonder how much editing costs? The cost of editing is by far the question authors ask me about most often. I feel a little like I’m giving away a trade secret by talking about this, but in reality, the average cost of editing can be found on many sites, and it’s almost impossible to predict because

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The Budget-Friendly, Mostly-At-Home MFA

Carrie Mumford — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:47:06 +0000

I would love to complete a MFA (Master of Fine Arts). I’ve heard both the good and the bad about aspiring writers pursuing an MFA, but that hasn’t dissuaded me. What has dissuaded me is the cost and the time. I was recently chatting with a writing friend who is working away at her MFA. I was lamenting about how now is

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Is Social Media Mandatory for Writers?

Carrie Mumford — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:25:30 +0000

While reading a recent blog post by Penelope Trunk, I found my way to this article from Forbes: 3 Reasons You Should Quit Social Media in 2013. It was a relief. Here’s my dirty secret: I’ve wanted to quit social media for months. I’ve been thinking lately about the value of social media for writers.

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Why I Stopped Journaling

Carrie Mumford — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:58:18 +0000

I started writing in a journal when I was in grade 3. One of my teachers took my parents aside on parent-teacher night and suggested that they get me a notebook so I could write my ideas down. I think this came about because I wasn’t paying attention in math class, but it in hindsight

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5 Reasons to Attend the When Words Collide Conference

Carrie Mumford — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 19:48:11 +0000

What’s the best way to get 3 full days of advice on writing, publishing and promoting for $65? Attend the When Words Collide Conference for writers and readers in Calgary, Alberta! I attended When Words Collide (WWC for short) last year. It was my first-ever writers’ conference, and I was nervous, awkward and unsure right

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Get Feedback on Your Writing

Carrie Mumford — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:34:58 +0000

Have you ever sought out feedback on your writing? While asking for feedback can be scary, in my experience, it’s almost always helpful, especially if you get feedback from the right person. Getting feedback is one of the fastest ways to improve your writing. It’s amazing how much we can’t see in our own writing.

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